We submitted our paperwork about a month ago and the waiting game has been frustrating... our food truck has been ready and in DC for more than a month but we cannot operate without DC permits! We are getting much closer to opening, we have been talking with the folks at the Department of Health, but we are anxious to open and start taking advantage of the warmer days to come.

In the meantime we have been fixing details on the truck, getting our uniforms ready, and submitting applications to Arlington and Fairfax county as well.

We received a call last Tuesday from one of our Antojitos de tu Pais customers who knew our truck was here. She asked us if we wanted to bring our truck to a private event she was hosting at her house on Thursday (yes, two days after the phone call!). We were up for the challenge, and of course we could use the practice and exposure. This was our very first time using our truck, so it was a very exciting moment for us.

Thursday's trial run was a huge success, everyone loved our arepas and we had the opportunity to work out some kinks, polish our recipes, and

We are very anxious to get going and spread the #arepalove! Stay tuned -- it won't be too much longer!